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If you're living in or visiting Boston this summer and need a little escape, why not check out one of the nearby Boston Harbor Islands? Just a short ferry ride from Boston, the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park are a great spot for adventuring, exploring and all kinds of day trips during the summer.
And, best of all, there are tons of things to do out there. From concerts to field games to family tours to kayaking, there's something for everyone.

See Boston like you never have on this 2 hour sail aboard the Adirondack III, a wooden 80-foot pilot schooner. Within five minutes of leaving the dock, you'll forget the mayhem and noise of the City, and you'll feel the relaxing breeze of Boston Harbor! Give your child an experience that is safe, fun and unique! Join us for a Day Sail! (less)... Read more

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Welcome to EDAVILLE! The home of family entertainment. All Aboard for Thomas Land! A Top 3 Winner for Best New Amusement Park Attraction as chosen by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best.
Enter a world of imagination and wonder where both the young - and the young at heart - can discover the magic of Thomas & Friends. Thomas Land theme park covers 11.5 acres within Edaville USA, bringing the Island of Sodor to life in a lush New England landscape. Families can visit iconic destinations including Knapford Station and Tidmouth Sheds and enjoy 11 themed rides featuring favorite characters like Cranky the Crane, Harold the Helicopter, and more!

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With over 402 acres of fun, Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America, welcoming families since 1846. Lake Compounce has ten cozy catering pavilions and plenty of room to host your next birthday, party, family reunion, and corporate event! Lake Compounce combines unique and exciting thrill rides and coasters for all ages with a full-sized water park'"all for one low price.As the park continues to delight families from all around the New England area and beyond, the balance of evolution and tradition continues to play an important role at the nation's first amusement park.

Explore Boston's famous filming locations with On Location Tours! This unique walking tour is a fun, unique way to explore the city. On the Boston Movie Mile walking tour guests will see sites from Ted, What's Your Number, Good Will Hunting, The Boondock Saints, Cheers, The Departed, and much more. All On Location tours are led by local actors with on-set experience who will guide you through the best Boston landmarks and neighborhoods to provide an experience you'll never forget. Ask about our Boston TV & Movie Tour offered privately.

Story Land - where fantasy lives! Story Land is a safe and natural setting where children and their imaginations can run free. We provide a great value to our guests every day, with all-inclusive rides, shows & attractions, reasonably-priced admission ticket, FREE parking, and FREE pet kennels. Featuring birthday parties and character dinners, Story Land is a celebration for the young at heart. This world of fantasy is punctuated by the kaleidoscope of flowers and emerald fields of New Hampshire's beautiful White Mountains. Timeless characters like Humpty Dumpty, the Old Woman in the Shoe, the Three Little Pigs, and Peter Rabbit came to life here in 1954. (less)... Read more

Family Activities

See Boston like you never have on this 2 hour sail aboard the Adirondack III, a wooden 80-foot pilot schooner. Within five minutes of leaving the dock, you'll forget the mayhem and noise of the City, and you'll feel the relaxing breeze of Boston Harbor! Give your child an experience that is safe, fun and unique! Join us for a Day Sail! (less)... Read more

15% Off Classic Harbor Line - Boston

Join us for a Day Sail aboard Schooner Adirondack III. Use online promo code: 15Family and receive 15% off each ticket you purchase!

Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins! Raw Apple Cider & Cider Donuts! Fall Family Fun at Devon Point Farm! Featuring an 1800's era vintage cider press on which we press fresh cider. We make hot fresh, homemade apple cider donuts and have a huge selection of carving pumpkins, specialty gourds and pumpkins for stacking in Woodstock, CT. Open Daily 9-6 through October 31st and on Weekends thereafter. Check our website for hours and directions. www.devonpointfarm.com

Watch Ya' Mouth Throwdown Edition is the evolution of the original, wildly popular, hilarious Watch Ya' Mouth game. Rather than just speak phrases, players now go head-to-head with hilarious and challenging tasks - while wearing mouthpieces. Throwdown Edition takes competition - and laughter - to the next level and builds on the multigenerational gaming phenomena.
Throwdown Edition has already been Awarded Top Holiday Toy of 2017 by Toy Insider & selected for the 2017 Amazon Holiday Toy List.

Museums/Zoos

The Boston Fire Museum, Where the kids can climb on the old Fire engine and ring the bell, try on the Fire fighting gear and put out a make believe fire and also look at many of the old artifacts and collectables in the Old Fire House.

Preschool Activities

My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks through 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally. We have hundreds of locations in more than 30 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports, and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence, and self-esteem. Our state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class programs, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind. (less)... Read more